Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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